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Sausage: Cindy's Apple Sausage Bake

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List of Ingredients



• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
  
• 1 1/2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
  
• 2 tablespoons ice water
  
• 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage, crumbled
  
• 3 golden delicious apples, peeled and sliced
  
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
  
• 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  






Instructions



1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place flour in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender or knives, cut in shortening until crumbs form. Stir in the cheese. Sprinkle with the water and stir to make a crumbly dough. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
   
   
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. With a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a large bowl, then stir in the apples, onion, brown sugar and cinnamon.
   
   
3. Spoon the filling into a deep dish 9 inch pie plate. Pat the dough lightly on top. Bake for 45 minutes, until lightly browned.